1
: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
2
: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
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All materials are provided, and participants will make their own open-top pāpale lau niu (coconut frond hat).
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Their lush fronds provide color and texture when paired with shade-loving flowering plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Discard the remaining stems and fronds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Top gratin with reserved fennel fronds to serve.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Their lush fronds provide color and texture when paired with shade-loving flowering plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Discard the remaining stems and fronds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Top gratin with reserved fennel fronds to serve.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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frond
noun
: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions
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